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NEW YORK, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Who would have ever thought that sequestration and budget battles would determine whether a precious newborn baby would survive? How is it possible that a "continuing resolution" could actually deprive a newborn baby of "continuing" his or her life? It is exactly what has happened to our innocent newborns, who are victimized by government officials that are dealing with partisan politics and divisiveness. To view the multimedia...
NEW YORK, April 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Jeffrey Modell Foundation, in collaboration with physician experts and patient groups from 32 countries, launched World Primary Immunodeficiency Week beginning today. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jeffrey-modell-foundation-joins-with-32-countries-to-launch-world-primary-immunodeficiency-week-202423081.html Primary Immunodeficiencies (PI) are...
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), a global non-profit organization dedicated to early diagnosis, proper treatment, and public awareness of genetic immune deficiency diseases, known as Primary Immunodeficiencies (PI), today announced a working collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to achieve a common goal to end polio worldwide. To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
PLYMOUTH, Minn., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --The Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), in partnership with CSL Behring, has designated the Midwest Immunology Clinic in Plymouth, Minnesota as a Jeffrey Modell Diagnostic Center for Primary Immunodeficiencies (PI). The Center is headed by Ralph Shapiro, M.D. and is devoted to the diagnosis, treatment and care of people who have PI and autoimmune disorders. "This is a very exciting day for Midwest Immunology Clinic," said Dr. Shapiro. "We...
NEW YORK, May 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Physicians from 17 Middle East countries will convene next month for the first Middle East Workshop on Primary Immunodeficiencies (PI). The three day meeting is being organized by the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), a global organization dedicated to PI research, physician education, patient support, public awareness, advocacy and newborn screening. There are 493 referral physicians at 194 diagnostic and research centers in the Jeffrey Modell...
NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 25 years ago, Vicki and Fred Modell established the Jeffrey Modell Foundation, in memory of their son Jeffrey, who lost his battle with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) at the age of 15. The Foundation (JMF) is a global organization dedicated to Research, Physician Education, Patient Support, Public Awareness, Advocacy, and Newborn Screening. There are 194 Jeffrey Modell Centers around the world. To view the multimedia assets associated with this...
NEW YORK, March 7, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 25 years ago, Vicki and Fred Modell established the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF) in memory of their son Jeffrey, who lost his battle with Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) at the age of 15. The Foundation is now a global organization active in 64 countries and dedicated to Research, Physician Education, Patient Support, Public Awareness, Advocacy, and Newborn Screening. Today, the Modell's are convening with leading...
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frustrated with the slow pace of implementation of newborn screening for Severe Combined Immune Deficiency (SCID), Vicki and Fred Modell decided to coordinate and fund the effort themselves. Today, they announced a multi-million dollar commitment to screen every baby born in every state for this life threatening condition, often referred to as "bubble boy disease." To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Up until today children and adults in Latin America suffering from a genetic disorder which severely affects their immune system have gone unnoticed by their national health service. Today, this silence has been broken with the Primary Immunodeficiency (PI) Community speaking out for the needs of PI patients who live without a proper diagnosis and access to the care they desperately need. To view the multimedia assets associated with...
NEW YORK, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 1000 guests will pack New York's American Museum of Natural History tonight to honor David W. Levinson, Chairman and CEO of L&L Holding Company. The "Sold Out" event benefits the Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF), which is celebrating 25 years of research and patient support dedicated to Primary Immunodeficiency (PI). To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click...
